The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre
The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre is a licensed group daycare in Parksville, BC. The facility participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) and currently has no reported availability.
Availability
Vacancy last reported: June 17, 2026
Licensing
Health & safety record
5 findings recorded across 8 inspections since 2022. This health authority does not classify findings by severity.
April 13, 2026RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 28, 2025RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 28, 2024RoutineNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportJune 16, 2023Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 25, 2023Routine3 items noted
- A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator or an assistant unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 [Employee Qualifications], which must be verified by the licensee using a system established and maintained by the director of the early childhood educator registry
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. Four files were missing validation of ECE certificate.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility as an educator unless the person holds a valid certificate issued under Division 2 and the Licensee has verified certification.
3010 - CCLR 19(4)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: a record of the person’s work history
Observation. Licensing reviewed four staff files. One file was missing a resume.
Corrective action. Ensure licnsee must not employ a person in a community care facility without first obtaining a record of work history.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(c) - A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
Observation. Licensing audited eight children's files. One file was missing record of immunizations.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing a record of immunization status.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a)
January 6, 2023Follow-UpNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportSeptember 1, 2022Non-Visit Follow-upNo violations
No violations recorded at this inspection.
View official reportMay 19, 2022Routine2 items noted
- A licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing the following information: (a)name, sex, date of birth, medical insurance plan number (MSP number does not apply to REC only) and immunization status.
Observation. Licensing audited five children's files. One file was missing medical services plan number.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must keep, for each child, a record showing medical insurance plan number.
3070 - CCLR 57(2)(a) - A licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained all of the following: (b) character references in respect of the person
Observation. Licensing reviewed four of four staff files. One file was missing one character reference.
Corrective action. Ensure licensee must not employ a person in a community care facility unless the licensee or, in the case of a person who is not the manager, the manager has first met with the person and obtained character references in respect of the person.
3010 - CCLR 19(1)(b)
Inspection data from Island Health, last synced July 7, 2026.
Fees & funding
CCFRI participant
This facility participates in the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative, which reduces parent fees.
Contact this facility directly for current fee information and waitlist availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is this daycare licensed?
Yes. The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre is licensed by Island Health under license number CFRN-BS8MZN.
Does this daycare offer infant care?
No. The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre is not reported to serve children under 36 months.
Does this daycare participate in CCFRI?
Yes. The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre is an authorized participant in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), which lowers monthly fees for eligible families.
When was availability last updated?
The facility's vacancy information was last reported on June 17, 2026.
Are inspection reports available?
Yes. The Acorn Tree Early Childhood Centre's inspection history is published on this page, each linked to its official report from the regulating health authority. The most recent inspection on record is April 13, 2026.
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Operated by
Elidah Jean Jewer
Data sourced from the BC Child Care Map, Health Authority inspection records, and Google Places. Last updated July 8, 2026.
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